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The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP), has announced a forthcoming conference designed to foster discussions among economists specializing in the quantitative analysis of critical global economic challenges. The event is set to take place from June 25 to June 27, 2025,...

The United Nations' flagship report, World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025, has forecast global economic growth to hold steady at 2.8% in 2025, the same rate as in 2024. Despite the global economy showing resilience against numerous interrelated shocks, growth remains below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2%, constrained by...

In the high-stakes world of financial markets, data transmission speed is everything. When trading signals travel between continents, every millisecond advantage can mean millions in profits. Bringo Net employs Skywave technology to establish ultra-fast communication channels connecting trading hubs across continents. At the helm is Vadim Limar, a seasoned professional...

As AI reshapes the workplace, a significant disconnect is emerging between eager employees and cautious leaders. While nearly 90% of workers recognize AI’s benefits, leadership hesitancy risks stifling innovation and dampening morale. This article explores how organizations can bridge this gap through AI literacy, fostering a culture of experimentation, and...

Piramal Pharma saw a 1.70% uptick in its stock price, closing at $2.94, as the board announced the appointment of Sai Ramana Ponugoti as the Chief Executive Officer of its India Consumer Healthcare (ICH) division, effective January 6, 2025. This move marks a strategic step forward for the company as...

Singapore-based asset management firm Paragon Capital Management has established its first overseas office in Hong Kong, joining the wave of foreign money managers seeking to serve affluent clients in the financial hub. The firm, which oversees $880 million in assets, announced on Tuesday that it had received licensing from Hong...

Sunny Woo Park’s name resonates deeply in the martial arts world. Recognized as a trailblazer, he is the co-founder of Master Park’s Black Belt America and serves as the President of Kombat Taekwondo USA. Through his dedication and leadership, Sunny has been instrumental in Taekwondo’s global evolution, building a community...

Kenya’s business-as-usual (BAU) scenario, which projects 143 megatons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2-eq), outlines the country’s potential future greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions if no significant policy interventions or investments in renewable energy are made. This scenario assumes that current energy demand patterns will continue unchanged. Under its commitment to the...

Japan has announced plans to increase imports of used electronic devices from countries within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to promote urban mining, a method for extracting rare metals from electronic waste. The initiative aims to enhance trade between ASEAN nations and Japanese companies while fostering sustainable resource...

Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, held a prominent place among the top three on the global billionaires list until September of this year. However, a staggering loss of $32 billion in personal wealth saw him slip to fifth place, leaving him with a current...